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  1. T

    Lifting 5 months, need routine advice. Thanks

    The Point of this thread = Reccomend me a good routine for my goals/level-- What routine would you recommend for someone at my level whose primary goal is mass gains? Thanks! Want to stop being a noob routine hopping I am 5 months in, I am 20 years old, 5"11, and weight has gone from 72kg to...
  2. bedbod

    What is possible in 6 months?

    G'day all, I am about to head overseas for work for the next 6 months, and am looking at this for an opportunity to get some good habits down, and a fair bit of progression. I have always been a fatty boombah, even when exercising semi-regularly. I just have to look at a slice of bread or...
  3. A

    Ausbb Novice Workouts First 2 months

    Your mission , should you choose to accept it So a bloke has never been to the gym. What workout should they use for the first couple of months, and how strong should they try to get?
  4. A

    Ausbb Novice Workouts First 4-6 months

    Your mission should you decide to accept it , is to make a novice workout for at least the first 4-6 months of training. The novice has spent the first few months learning the basic lift and form and has a good gym habit for the first 4-6months what workout should the novice use to start...
  5. U

    BENT AFTER 2 MONTHS! Force USA Commercial Grade Olympic Power Bar (1500lb)

    After testing my 1RM on Deadlift (160kg) Squat (120kg) and Bench (80kg) I have noticed that my Force USA Commercial Grade Olympic Power Bar (1500lb) is no longer straight. I never dump my deadlifts and I have never dropped the bar on to the safeties. I am going to take the bar in there today...
  6. Swervyn-Ervyn

    Poptarts

    How do you eat em? Toasted, straight from the pack, or frozen?
  7. kaz

    Bus drivers weighing over 130kg stood down and sent to gym for 6 months

    Is this something worthwhile and should be introduced in other workplaces around Oz? Lose weight or find another job. http://m.perthnow.com.au/business/metro-tasmania-bus-drivers-weighing-over-130kg-stood-down-and-to-be-sent-to-a-gym-for-six-months/story-fn7kjv7y-1226515944312
  8. Sticky

    Members OFFICIAL totals - Post your history!

    So we have lots of competitive powerlifters on this forum, so I thought it would be a good idea to put all your official comp totals in here. GPC, PA, ProRaw, OPO, CAPO, ADFPL, GPA are all excepted..... Please include the comp, date, Squat/Bench/Deadlift @ BW Include if it was raw, wraps, or...
  9. K

    Growth hormone

    So just a quick post to get opinions from guys much wiser than I. I have had an injury going on for 6 months now and it wont seem to heel, I also have a couple of other pop up. I had a blood test done and it turns out on what ever the measuring scales is my growth hormone is only 7.1, normal...
  10. Gauche

    Multi V's

    Hey guys. Been out of the health and fitness land for a year now and I'm wondering what ausbb has come up with vitamins wise as of late. Last time I was active tresos B was popular and cheap. Anyone come up with new suppliers/brands for qaulity multi v's? Anyone still using Tesos B? Anyone...
  11. Semillon

    How long do muscles grow after resistance training?

    As a matter of pure curiosity, is it known for how long your muscles are growing after a strenght training session? eg: something along the lines of a 5x5 strength program. An article I found suggests 24 hours, however given that its not uncommon to experience soreness beyond that time, the...
  12. BigJim

    How many days per week you train?

    I put 3 day split as im currently doing PPP with assistance lifts and it kinda works out like: Monday - Legs Wednesday - Chest/Arms Friday - Back Just interested to know what everyone else does.
  13. T

    Have you ever taken Steroids?

    Following on from the post on how many people take steroids, may as well do a unanimous poll. Have you ever taken steroids to improve performance, increase muscle mass or any other similar benefit?
  14. N

    3 Months in.

    Hey guys, I am 17 years old and finally started hitting the gym properly with an established diet. Just wanted to see if you guys thought i have done well in about 3 months and 3 weeks. Before - 50KG After - 59KG-60KG I stopped gaining weight after the 3rd month, need to adapt my diet again...
  15. W

    26 in 6 months. is it too late to get big/huge?

    hi guys. ive been doing abit of weight lifing here and there for about 4 years. mostly not doing any. havent really put on any size at all. tiny bit of when the muscles start to take shape and you can see them. is it too late for me to get pretty big and strong and stuff now? if i start now by...
  16. staunch308

    2.5 months into training, few Qs

    started training the start of February this year, so been just over 2.5 months, when i started training i was 77KG and it wasn't until i started bulking 3 weeks ago that i went from 77.5 to 79 (current). i never did SS, i just jumped straight into training with a mate who has been training for...
  17. thechosenone

    Taking a week off after going at it for 2 months?

    Hey ive been doin the beginners str program now for 2 months and i must say the results are awsome. Just wondering if anyone would take a week off to maybe give the body a rest, some people say to do it but im improving well every week and dont wanna take a week off suggestions?
  18. MikeW

    9 months, limited gains... Eat more? Help appreciated.

    Hi Guys, Almost didn't post this thread as its a bit disappointing to reflect on my gains from the last 9 months. But I need some guidance so thought I'd put it out there. Here's my first post in my log from January 2010: Bodyweight 77kg All 1rm not tested, but estimate at 110kg squat...
  19. Shrek

    [Rugby] Rugby League & Rugby Union discussions.

    The 2010 season is upon us finally. After missing the finals series last season because I was in Europe it has made me even more eager for this season to commence. Here are the latest odds. Parramatta Eels 6.00 Melbourne Storm 7.00 Canterbury Bulldogs 7.50...
  20. NPR

    Basic Strength Standards

    Here is a great strength standard chart a powerlifter I work with posted on another forum. I thought this forum might like it. http://www.crossfit.com/cf-journal/WLSTANDARDS.pdf It's compiled by very highly regarded strength coaches and I personally think it is a very good indicator or...
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